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Welcome to the fascinating world of Urdu grammar! In this lesson, we will dive deep into '''verbs and tenses''', crucial components that form the backbone of any language. Mastering verbs will empower you to express actions and states of being, while understanding tenses will help convey when those actions occur. Whether you're recounting a story from the past, describing a current event, or planning for the future, verbs and tenses are your best friends.
In Urdu, verbs are not just mere actions; they embody the essence of communication, allowing you to connect with others and share experiences. Tenses further enhance this connection by specifying the timing of those actions. As beginners, grasping these concepts will lay a strong foundation for your journey toward becoming proficient in Urdu.
In this lesson, we will cover:
* '''Understanding Urdu Verbs'''


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* '''The Structure of Tenses'''
 
* '''Present Tense, Past Tense, and Future Tense'''
 
* '''Examples of Usage'''
 
* '''Practice Exercises to Reinforce Learning'''


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==Verbs and Tenses in Urdu==
=== Understanding Urdu Verbs ===
 
Verbs in Urdu are known as '''' فعل' (fail)'''. They are an essential part of speech and indicate actions, occurrences, or states of being. Just like in English, verbs can vary in form based on tense, subject, and number. Understanding how to conjugate verbs is fundamental to forming sentences.
 
Here are some key characteristics of Urdu verbs:
 
* '''Transitive and Intransitive Verbs''':
 
* Transitive verbs require an object (e.g., "I eat an apple" - "میں سیب کھاتا ہوں").
 
* Intransitive verbs do not require an object (e.g., "I run" - "میں دوڑتا ہوں").
 
* '''Conjugation''':
 
* Verbs change form based on the subject's gender and number.
 
* '''Root Form''':
 
* The root form of a verb typically ends in 'نا' (na), such as '''کھانا (khana)''' for "to eat" or '''پڑھنا (parhna)''' for "to read".
 
=== The Structure of Tenses ===
 
Urdu has three primary tenses:
 
* '''Present Tense''': Describes actions happening now or habitual actions.
 
* '''Past Tense''': Describes actions that have already happened.
 
* '''Future Tense''': Describes actions that will happen.
 
Each tense can be further categorized into simple, continuous, and perfect forms, which allows for more nuanced expression.
 
==== Present Tense ====
 
The present tense in Urdu can be divided into several forms. The simplest form is the '''simple present tense''', used for habitual actions or general truths.
 
* '''Affirmative''': Subject + Verb (conjugated for subject) + Object
 
* '''Negative''': Subject + نہیں (nahi) + Verb + Object
 
* '''Interrogative''': کیا (kya) + Subject + Verb + Object?
 
Here’s how we can visualize this with examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Urdu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| میں کھاتا ہوں || Main khata hun || I eat
 
|-
 
| میں نہیں کھاتا ہوں || Main nahi khata hun || I do not eat
 
|-
 
| کیا میں کھاتا ہوں؟ || Kya main khata hun? || Do I eat?
 
|}
 
==== Past Tense ====
 
The past tense is used to describe actions that have already occurred. It can be simple, continuous, or perfect.
 
* '''Simple Past''': Subject + Verb (past form) + Object
 
* '''Negative Past''': Subject + نہیں (nahi) + Verb (past form) + Object
 
* '''Interrogative Past''': کیا (kya) + Subject + Verb (past form) + Object?
 
Let’s see this in action:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Urdu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| میں نے کھایا || Main ne khaya || I ate
 
|-
 
| میں نے نہیں کھایا || Main ne nahi khaya || I did not eat
 
|-
 
| کیا میں نے کھایا؟ || Kya main ne khaya? || Did I eat?
 
|}
 
==== Future Tense ====
 
Future tense indicates actions that will happen. The structure is similar to the past tense.
 
* '''Simple Future''': Subject + Verb (future form) + Object
 
* '''Negative Future''': Subject + نہیں (nahi) + Verb (future form) + Object
 
* '''Interrogative Future''': کیا (kya) + Subject + Verb (future form) + Object?
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Urdu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| میں کھاؤں گا || Main khau ga || I will eat
 
|-
 
| میں نہیں کھاؤں گا || Main nahi khau ga || I will not eat
 
|-
 
| کیا میں کھاؤں گا؟ || Kya main khau ga? || Will I eat?
 
|}
 
=== Summary of Tenses ===
 
Before we move on to exercises, let’s summarize the structures for each tense:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tense !! Affirmative !! Negative !! Interrogative
 
|-
 
| Present || Subject + Verb + Object || Subject + نہیں + Verb + Object || کیا + Subject + Verb + Object?
 
|-
 
| Past || Subject + Verb (past) + Object || Subject + نہیں + Verb (past) + Object || کیا + Subject + Verb (past) + Object?
 
|-
 
| Future || Subject + Verb (future) + Object || Subject + نہیں + Verb (future) + Object || کیا + Subject + Verb (future) + Object?
 
|}
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that we have covered the essentials of verbs and tenses, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to practice what you've learned:
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb "to eat" (کھانا).
 
1. میں _____ ہوں۔ (I eat)
 
2. میں _____ کھایا۔ (I ate)
 
3. میں _____ گا۔ (I will eat)
 
'''Solutions''':
 
1. میں کھاتا ہوں (Main khata hun).
 
2. میں نے کھایا (Main ne khaya).
 
3. میں کھاؤں گا (Main khau ga).
 
==== Exercise 2: Translate to Urdu ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Urdu.


<p>Welcome to the Verbs and Tenses section of the Complete 0 to A1 Urdu Course. In this lesson, we will learn about Urdu verbs and how to use them in different tenses to express different meanings.</p>
1. I do not run.


==Introduction to Urdu Verbs==
2. Did I read?


<p>As we learned in the previous lessons, Urdu is an Indo-Aryan language with deep roots in Persian, Arabic, and Sanskrit. It is a verb-final language, which means that the verb generally comes at the end of the sentence. In Urdu, the verb is the most important part of the sentence and it carries the most meaning.</p>
3. I will not sing.


<p>Urdu verbs can be classified into three categories:</p>
'''Solutions''':


<ol>
1. میں نہیں دوڑتا ہوں (Main nahi daurta hun).
<li>Transitive verbs</li>
<li>Intransitive verbs</li>
<li>Reflexive verbs</li>
</ol>


==Transitive Verbs==
2. کیا میں نے پڑھا؟ (Kya main ne parha?)


<p>A transitive verb is a verb that requires an object to complete its meaning. In Urdu, transitive verbs are known as "mutaradif" verbs. For example, in the sentence "I am eating food," the verb "eating" is a transitive verb and "food" is the object.</p>
3. میں نہیں گاؤں گا (Main nahi gaoun ga).


<p>In Urdu, the verb agrees with the subject in gender and number. For example, in the sentence "He eats food," the verb "eats" agrees with the third-person masculine singular subject "he."</p>
==== Exercise 3: Identify the Tense ====


<p>Here is a table of some common transitive verbs in Urdu:</p>
Identify the tense of the following sentences.


<table class="wikitable">
1. میں پڑھتا ہوں۔
<tr>
<th>Urdu</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>کھانا</td>
<td>khaana</td>
<td>to eat</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>پینا</td>
<td>peena</td>
<td>to drink</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>پڑھنا</td>
<td>parhna</td>
<td>to read</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>لکھنا</td>
<td>likhna</td>
<td>to write</td>
</tr>
</table>


==Intransitive Verbs==
2. میں نے کھایا۔


<p>An intransitive verb is a verb that does not take an object to complete its meaning. In Urdu, intransitive verbs are known as "lazim" verbs. For example, in the sentence "I am sleeping," the verb "sleeping" is an intransitive verb and there is no object.</p>
3. میں کھاؤں گا۔


<p>Just like transitive verbs, intransitive verbs also agree with the subject in gender and number. Here is a table of some common intransitive verbs in Urdu:</p>
'''Solutions''':


<table class="wikitable">
1. Present Tense
<tr>
<th>Urdu</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>سونا</td>
<td>sona</td>
<td>to sleep</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>چلنا</td>
<td>chalna</td>
<td>to walk</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ہنسنا</td>
<td>hansna</td>
<td>to laugh</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>رونا</td>
<td>rona</td>
<td>to cry</td>
</tr>
</table>


==Reflexive Verbs==
2. Past Tense


<p>A reflexive verb is a verb in which the subject and the object are the same. In Urdu, reflexive verbs are known as "intekhabi" verbs. For example, in the sentence "I am washing myself," the verb "washing" is a reflexive verb and the subject and the object are the same.</p>
3. Future Tense


<p>The reflexive pronoun in Urdu is "apna," which is added after the verb. Here is a table of some common reflexive verbs in Urdu:</p>
==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====


<table class="wikitable">
Use the verb "to play" (کھیلنا) to create sentences in all three tenses.
<tr>
<th>Urdu</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>نہانا</td>
<td>nahana</td>
<td>to wash oneself</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>جھوٹا بولنا</td>
<td>jhoota bolna</td>
<td>to lie to oneself</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>عکس لینا</td>
<td>aks lena</td>
<td>to take a selfie</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>اپنے آپ کو بہتر ہونا</td>
<td>apne aap ko behtar hona</td>
<td>to improve oneself</td>
</tr>
</table>


==Verbal Tenses in Urdu==
'''Solutions''':


<p>Just like in English, verbs in Urdu change according to the tense of the sentence. Urdu has three main tenses:</p>
1. Present: میں کھیلتا ہوں (Main khelta hun) - I play.


<ol>
2. Past: میں نے کھیلا (Main ne khela) - I played.
<li>Present tense</li>
<li>Past tense</li>
<li>Future tense</li>
</ol>


===Present Tense===
3. Future: میں کھیلوں گا (Main khelon ga) - I will play.


<p>The present tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening. In Urdu, the present tense is called "hazir" tense. The present tense is formed by taking the stem of the verb and adding the following endings:</p>
==== Exercise 5: Negative Form ====


<ul>
Convert the following sentences into their negative form.
<li>For the first-person singular: "-تا ہوں"</li>
<li>For the second-person singular: "-تا ہے"</li>
<li>For the third-person singular: "-تا ہے"</li>
<li>For the first-person plural: "-تے ہیں"</li>
<li>For the second-person plural: "-تے ہو"</li>
<li>For the third-person plural: "-تے ہیں"</li>
</ul>


<p>Here is a table of some common verbs in the present tense:</p>
1. میں دوڑتا ہوں۔


<table class="wikitable">
2. میں نے دیکھا۔
<tr>
<th>Urdu</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>کھاتا ہوں</td>
<td>khaata hoon</td>
<td>I eat</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>پیتا ہے</td>
<td>peeta hai</td>
<td>He drinks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>پڑھتی ہیں</td>
<td>parhti hain</td>
<td>They read</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>لکھتے ہو</td>
<td>likhte ho</td>
<td>You write</td>
</tr>
</table>


===Past Tense===
3. میں پڑھوں گا۔


<p>The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened. In Urdu, the past tense is called "maazi" tense. The past tense is formed by taking the stem of the verb and adding the suffix "-ا".</p>
'''Solutions''':


<p>Here is a table of some common verbs in the past tense:</p>
1. میں نہیں دوڑتا ہوں (Main nahi daurta hun).


<table class="wikitable">
2. میں نے نہیں دیکھا (Main ne nahi dekha).
<tr>
<th>Urdu</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>کھایا</td>
<td>khaya</td>
<td>I ate</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>پیا</td>
<td>piya</td>
<td>He drank</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>پڑھا</td>
<td>parha</td>
<td>They read</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>لکھا</td>
<td>likha</td>
<td>You wrote</td>
</tr>
</table>


===Future Tense===
3. میں نہیں پڑھوں گا (Main nahi parhon ga).


<p>The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. In Urdu, the future tense is called "mustaqbil" tense. The future tense is formed by taking the stem of the verb and adding the following endings:</p>
==== Exercise 6: Interrogative Form ====


<ul>
Convert the following sentences into their interrogative form.
<li>For the first-person singular: "-وں گا"</li>
<li>For the second-person singular: "-و گا"</li>
<li>For the third-person singular: "-گا"</li>
<li>For the first-person plural: "-یں گے"</li>
<li>For the second-person plural: "-و گے"</li>
<li>For the third-person plural: "-یں گے"</li>
</ul>


<p>Here is a table of some common verbs in the future tense:</p>
1. میں کھاتا ہوں۔


<table class="wikitable">
2. میں نے لکھا۔
<tr>
<th>Urdu</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>کھاؤں گا</td>
<td>khaaunga</td>
<td>I will eat</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>پیو گا</td>
<td>piyega</td>
<td>He will drink</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>پڑھیں گے</td>
<td>parhenge</td>
<td>They will read</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>لکھوں گے</td>
<td>likhenge</td>
<td>You will write</td>
</tr>
</table>


==Conclusion==
3. میں آؤں گا۔


<p>Congratulations, you have completed the Verbs and Tenses section of the
'''Solutions''':


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1. کیا میں کھاتا ہوں؟ (Kya main khata hun?)
==Sources==
 
* [https://www.urdupod101.com/blog/2020/10/05/urdu-conjugations/ A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Urdu Verb Conjugation]
2. کیا میں نے لکھا؟ (Kya main ne likha?)
* [https://ling-app.com/ur/urdu-verbs/ #1 Easy Guide For Urdu Verbs - Ling App]
 
* [https://www.urdupod101.com/blog/2021/07/08/urdu-tenses/ Urdu Tenses: Expressing the Past, Present, and Future]
3. کیا میں آؤں گا؟ (Kya main aoun ga?)
* [https://in.pinterest.com/pin/present-perfect-continuous-tense-urdu-present-perfect-continuous-tense-in-urdu-grammar-in-urdu-tense-in-urdu--918804761447633654/ Present Perfect Continuous Tense urdu]
 
==== Exercise 7: Verb Conjugation ====
 
Conjugate the verb "to go" (جانا) in all three tenses for the first person singular.
 
'''Solutions''':
 
1. Present: میں جاتا ہوں (Main jata hun) - I go.
 
2. Past: میں نے گیا (Main ne gaya) - I went.
 
3. Future: میں جاؤں گا (Main jaoun ga) - I will go.
 
==== Exercise 8: Verb Matching ====
 
Match the verbs with their correct English translations.
 
1. کھانا
 
2. پڑھنا
 
3. کھیلنا
 
'''Solutions''':
 
1. کھانا - to eat
 
2. پڑھنا - to read
 
3. کھیلنا - to play
 
==== Exercise 9: Create a Short Paragraph ====
 
Write a short paragraph about your daily routine using different tenses.
 
'''Example Solution''':
 
میں ہر صبح اٹھتا ہوں (I wake up every morning). میں ناشتہ کرتا ہوں (I have breakfast). کل میں نے دوپہر کا کھانا کھایا (Yesterday, I had lunch). میں شام کو دوستوں سے ملوں گا (I will meet my friends in the evening).
 
==== Exercise 10: Tense Transformation ====
 
Transform the following sentence into all three tenses.
 
1. I write.
 
'''Solutions''':
 
1. Present: میں لکھتا ہوں (Main likhta hun).
 
2. Past: میں نے لکھا (Main ne likha).
 
3. Future: میں لکھوں گا (Main likhon ga).
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson! By mastering verbs and tenses, you're well on your way to expressing yourself in Urdu effectively. Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit this material whenever you need a refresher.
 
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===How to Conjugate Urdu Verbs in Continuous Tense - YouTube===
===How to Conjugate Urdu Verbs in Continuous Tense - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CU4tjmajdc</youtube>
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==Sources==
* [https://www.urdupod101.com/blog/2020/10/05/urdu-conjugations/ A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Urdu Verb Conjugation]
* [https://ling-app.com/ur/urdu-verbs/ #1 Easy Guide For Urdu Verbs - Ling App]
* [https://www.urdupod101.com/blog/2021/07/08/urdu-tenses/ Urdu Tenses: Expressing the Past, Present, and Future]
* [https://in.pinterest.com/pin/present-perfect-continuous-tense-urdu-present-perfect-continuous-tense-in-urdu-grammar-in-urdu-tense-in-urdu--918804761447633654/ Present Perfect Continuous Tense urdu]


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Welcome to the fascinating world of Urdu grammar! In this lesson, we will dive deep into verbs and tenses, crucial components that form the backbone of any language. Mastering verbs will empower you to express actions and states of being, while understanding tenses will help convey when those actions occur. Whether you're recounting a story from the past, describing a current event, or planning for the future, verbs and tenses are your best friends.

In Urdu, verbs are not just mere actions; they embody the essence of communication, allowing you to connect with others and share experiences. Tenses further enhance this connection by specifying the timing of those actions. As beginners, grasping these concepts will lay a strong foundation for your journey toward becoming proficient in Urdu.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • Understanding Urdu Verbs
  • The Structure of Tenses
  • Present Tense, Past Tense, and Future Tense
  • Examples of Usage
  • Practice Exercises to Reinforce Learning

Understanding Urdu Verbs[edit | edit source]

Verbs in Urdu are known as ' فعل' (fail). They are an essential part of speech and indicate actions, occurrences, or states of being. Just like in English, verbs can vary in form based on tense, subject, and number. Understanding how to conjugate verbs is fundamental to forming sentences.

Here are some key characteristics of Urdu verbs:

  • Transitive and Intransitive Verbs:
  • Transitive verbs require an object (e.g., "I eat an apple" - "میں سیب کھاتا ہوں").
  • Intransitive verbs do not require an object (e.g., "I run" - "میں دوڑتا ہوں").
  • Conjugation:
  • Verbs change form based on the subject's gender and number.
  • Root Form:
  • The root form of a verb typically ends in 'نا' (na), such as کھانا (khana) for "to eat" or پڑھنا (parhna) for "to read".

The Structure of Tenses[edit | edit source]

Urdu has three primary tenses:

  • Present Tense: Describes actions happening now or habitual actions.
  • Past Tense: Describes actions that have already happened.
  • Future Tense: Describes actions that will happen.

Each tense can be further categorized into simple, continuous, and perfect forms, which allows for more nuanced expression.

Present Tense[edit | edit source]

The present tense in Urdu can be divided into several forms. The simplest form is the simple present tense, used for habitual actions or general truths.

  • Affirmative: Subject + Verb (conjugated for subject) + Object
  • Negative: Subject + نہیں (nahi) + Verb + Object
  • Interrogative: کیا (kya) + Subject + Verb + Object?

Here’s how we can visualize this with examples:

Urdu Pronunciation English
میں کھاتا ہوں Main khata hun I eat
میں نہیں کھاتا ہوں Main nahi khata hun I do not eat
کیا میں کھاتا ہوں؟ Kya main khata hun? Do I eat?

Past Tense[edit | edit source]

The past tense is used to describe actions that have already occurred. It can be simple, continuous, or perfect.

  • Simple Past: Subject + Verb (past form) + Object
  • Negative Past: Subject + نہیں (nahi) + Verb (past form) + Object
  • Interrogative Past: کیا (kya) + Subject + Verb (past form) + Object?

Let’s see this in action:

Urdu Pronunciation English
میں نے کھایا Main ne khaya I ate
میں نے نہیں کھایا Main ne nahi khaya I did not eat
کیا میں نے کھایا؟ Kya main ne khaya? Did I eat?

Future Tense[edit | edit source]

Future tense indicates actions that will happen. The structure is similar to the past tense.

  • Simple Future: Subject + Verb (future form) + Object
  • Negative Future: Subject + نہیں (nahi) + Verb (future form) + Object
  • Interrogative Future: کیا (kya) + Subject + Verb (future form) + Object?

Here are some examples:

Urdu Pronunciation English
میں کھاؤں گا Main khau ga I will eat
میں نہیں کھاؤں گا Main nahi khau ga I will not eat
کیا میں کھاؤں گا؟ Kya main khau ga? Will I eat?

Summary of Tenses[edit | edit source]

Before we move on to exercises, let’s summarize the structures for each tense:

Tense Affirmative Negative Interrogative
Present Subject + Verb + Object Subject + نہیں + Verb + Object کیا + Subject + Verb + Object?
Past Subject + Verb (past) + Object Subject + نہیں + Verb (past) + Object کیا + Subject + Verb (past) + Object?
Future Subject + Verb (future) + Object Subject + نہیں + Verb (future) + Object کیا + Subject + Verb (future) + Object?

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the essentials of verbs and tenses, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to practice what you've learned:

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb "to eat" (کھانا).

1. میں _____ ہوں۔ (I eat)

2. میں _____ کھایا۔ (I ate)

3. میں _____ گا۔ (I will eat)

Solutions:

1. میں کھاتا ہوں (Main khata hun).

2. میں نے کھایا (Main ne khaya).

3. میں کھاؤں گا (Main khau ga).

Exercise 2: Translate to Urdu[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Urdu.

1. I do not run.

2. Did I read?

3. I will not sing.

Solutions:

1. میں نہیں دوڑتا ہوں (Main nahi daurta hun).

2. کیا میں نے پڑھا؟ (Kya main ne parha?)

3. میں نہیں گاؤں گا (Main nahi gaoun ga).

Exercise 3: Identify the Tense[edit | edit source]

Identify the tense of the following sentences.

1. میں پڑھتا ہوں۔

2. میں نے کھایا۔

3. میں کھاؤں گا۔

Solutions:

1. Present Tense

2. Past Tense

3. Future Tense

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Use the verb "to play" (کھیلنا) to create sentences in all three tenses.

Solutions:

1. Present: میں کھیلتا ہوں (Main khelta hun) - I play.

2. Past: میں نے کھیلا (Main ne khela) - I played.

3. Future: میں کھیلوں گا (Main khelon ga) - I will play.

Exercise 5: Negative Form[edit | edit source]

Convert the following sentences into their negative form.

1. میں دوڑتا ہوں۔

2. میں نے دیکھا۔

3. میں پڑھوں گا۔

Solutions:

1. میں نہیں دوڑتا ہوں (Main nahi daurta hun).

2. میں نے نہیں دیکھا (Main ne nahi dekha).

3. میں نہیں پڑھوں گا (Main nahi parhon ga).

Exercise 6: Interrogative Form[edit | edit source]

Convert the following sentences into their interrogative form.

1. میں کھاتا ہوں۔

2. میں نے لکھا۔

3. میں آؤں گا۔

Solutions:

1. کیا میں کھاتا ہوں؟ (Kya main khata hun?)

2. کیا میں نے لکھا؟ (Kya main ne likha?)

3. کیا میں آؤں گا؟ (Kya main aoun ga?)

Exercise 7: Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the verb "to go" (جانا) in all three tenses for the first person singular.

Solutions:

1. Present: میں جاتا ہوں (Main jata hun) - I go.

2. Past: میں نے گیا (Main ne gaya) - I went.

3. Future: میں جاؤں گا (Main jaoun ga) - I will go.

Exercise 8: Verb Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the verbs with their correct English translations.

1. کھانا

2. پڑھنا

3. کھیلنا

Solutions:

1. کھانا - to eat

2. پڑھنا - to read

3. کھیلنا - to play

Exercise 9: Create a Short Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your daily routine using different tenses.

Example Solution:

میں ہر صبح اٹھتا ہوں (I wake up every morning). میں ناشتہ کرتا ہوں (I have breakfast). کل میں نے دوپہر کا کھانا کھایا (Yesterday, I had lunch). میں شام کو دوستوں سے ملوں گا (I will meet my friends in the evening).

Exercise 10: Tense Transformation[edit | edit source]

Transform the following sentence into all three tenses.

1. I write.

Solutions:

1. Present: میں لکھتا ہوں (Main likhta hun).

2. Past: میں نے لکھا (Main ne likha).

3. Future: میں لکھوں گا (Main likhon ga).

Congratulations on completing this lesson! By mastering verbs and tenses, you're well on your way to expressing yourself in Urdu effectively. Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit this material whenever you need a refresher.

Table of Contents - Urdu Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Urdu Script


Basic Vocabulary


Basic Sentence Structure


Everyday Vocabulary


Forming Questions and Negations


Travel and Transportation


Urdu Culture and Traditions

Videos[edit | edit source]

33 Essential Verbs in Urdu - Absolute Beginners - YouTube[edit | edit source]

How to Conjugate Urdu Verbs in Continuous Tense - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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